Traditional Kenyan Cooking Class & Local Market Tour

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3 hours 30 minutes
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1 - 10 guests
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English
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Join our immersive Kenyan cooking class and market tour! Explore authentic local markets, select fresh ingredients, and learn to prepare traditional dishes from a seasoned Kenyan food expert.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

I have been a food local guide for 6 years and a well established food writter & blogger in Kenya, I will help you discover the local life & take you to safe places where you would not ordinary venture to as a tourist. We will source our local fresh produce and discover the wonders of the local market.


Afterwards we will create a local/traditional meal from my tribe rom scratch which we will enjoy over chitchat.

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Kenyan Traditional Local Dishes
A selection of Kenyan Traditional Local Dishes served with a local Kachumbari salad made with Fresh locally grown vegetables.

What You Get

Bottled water

Good To Know

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Only the cooking class location is wheelchair accessible.
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

What You’ll Experience

This activity involves 3 amazing Kenyan Experiences? 1. Local famers Market Tour 2. Matatu Experience (Public Transport experience) 3. Cooking class (Kenyan Cuisine) at my home. After meeting, we will take a visit/tour to the farmers market and do some grocery shopping.. (You can totally skip this if you are not feeling up to it) You will get to interact with the locals and see the fresh produce used to make our dish which are fresh from the farm. Have a perspective of local life, vibe and culture. During the experience we will make a complete Kenyan meal. A main dish and a side dish with veggies. The session lasts 3 to 3.5 hrs. After the experience guests can carry the foods prepared. Be prepared to have fun and get your hands dirty :). If you would like to watch that`s fine too. If, however, you would to turn up and enjoy the home cooked meal without the hustle of going to the market, you are also welcomed. NB/ Price includes grocery shopping. NB/ Vegetarian/Pescatrian/Gluten free options are available on notice upon booking. NB/ Cooking class location has Lifts & wheelchair accessible Full itinerary shared after booking Can't wait to host you on a local adventure:)

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Westlands Square, Ring Road Parklands, Nairobi County, Kenya, KE

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Kindly ask the Uber driver to drop you at "The Westlands Square Mall" along Waiyaki Way opposite The Mall". The location pin is accurate. I will be waiting for you at the front main entrance/car park so that we can begin the experience. 15 minutes wait time.
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

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Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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